Abby Carr's soccer photo blog

Oct. 29, 2013

Vanderbilt soccer senior Abby Carr gives Commodore fans a behind-the-scenes look at how the team prepares for SEC games in the following photo journal.

Erin Myers can always be found wearing her green headphones before games
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Keegan Thimons and Megan Schneir lacing up their cleats
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Players commonly use pre-wrap to hold their shinguards to their legs. And check out those sweet pink socks!
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Cheyna Williams rolling out her quad in the training room
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The team always goes through a series of dynamic stretches during warmups
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What a great night for soccer!
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Goalkeepers warming-up
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Ashley Oswald with her game face on
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Beautiful night at the VU Soccer Complex!
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Kendra Hendrix enjoying her time on the field during her senior season
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Head Coach Derek Greene giving Simone Charley some last-minute pointers
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Starters often write quotes on the balls they throw into the stands before the game
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To play on this team, passion is a must!
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Every player taps this sign in the team room on the way to the field
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Team in the tunnel before introductions
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Everyone gets a water bottle with their name on it
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Team prepares for pregame introductions
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Grace Stumb runs onto the field after being introduced
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Simone Charley always has a big grin
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Grace Stumb and Megan Schneir pump up one another right before the game begins
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Starters prepare for kickoff. It’s game time, Commodores!
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